Denali County

AK · Pop. 172,514 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Denali County is a mixed county in AK with a population of approximately 172,514.

$/Acre: $4,178
Property Tax: 1.19%
Growing Season: 73 days
Broadband: 40%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 122.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%
Local Sales Tax0.81%
Combined Sales Tax0.81%
Cost of Living Index132.2
Median Household Income$89,288
Poverty Rate15.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,178
Median Home Price$341K
Acres for Sale4302
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season73 days
Annual Rainfall23.1 inches
Avg Summer High63°F
Avg Winter Low-11°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation5,029 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado1/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)112 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K720
Property Crime /100K932
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage40%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City46 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%
Ag EconomyWeak